The wind flowing between heaven and earth is the breath of primordial energy, and also the gentleness of heaven and earth towards all living beings.
Chen Shuangbai spent several months at sea, silently studying amidst the turbulent winds and changing clouds and rain, and had already begun to grasp the basics.
The core of this incantation lies in "drawing in the subtlest winds and harnessing the power of heaven and earth."
It is not about excessively pursuing the destructive power of storms, but about drawing upon the invisible currents that are omnipresent in the world and making them one's own. When one achieves mastery, in the blink of an eye, one can command either a gentle spring breeze or a raging gale.
The combination of wind and thunder amplifies the original power of [ Midnight Month Cold Light Yin Thunder ], giving it such devastating force as if the sky were collapsing and the earth were sinking.
"The deeper one delves into the study of magic, the more one senses the vastness of this world."
Chen Shuangbai seemed to sense something and said this.
After spending a few more days in the Jade Wave Immortal Market.
Gao Hao came in person and brought three Spirit-Nurturing Clam.
Chen Shuangbai smiled and said, "Brother Gao, why did you come in person?"
Gao Hao replied with a smile, "Brother Chen is a good friend of mine. Your affairs are my affairs. How could I not come in person?"
Chen Shuangbai understood his meaning but didn't point it out.
Gao Hao took out a special pearl and handed it to Chen Shuangbai, shimmering the water within, and said, "This is a Water-Containing Pearl, crafted by a craftsman from the Immortal Market, specifically for holding various kinds of seafood."
"I also put dozens of Saltwater Clam in here. These clams don't have any other special abilities, except that they can filter fresh water into seawater. Brother Chen, you must find the live Spirit-Nurturing Clam very useful, so I took these things."
Chen Shuangbai said, "You've really been a great help."
Neither the sea nor the land is suitable for the survival of seashells.
He originally planned to go back and ask the sect for a solution, but Gao Hao solved the problem.
Unconsciously, Chen Shuangbai's attitude towards this young nobleman from the Gao Clan family improved even more.
Chen Shuangbai stayed in the Immortal Market for a few more days, refining some [ Mystic Light Illuminating Life Pill ], which he handed over to Gao Hao to sell. The latter was naturally overjoyed, repeatedly saying that Chen Shuangbai was indeed his benefactor.
Time is passing by, and the storm season is fast approaching.
Chen Shuangbai used Gao Hao's connections to retrieve a letter from Great Arrival Island, explaining that he would be staying at sea for another year and a half, so that the sect would know and not worry too much.
In reality, it was to refine the Aging-Delay Pill for the young master of White Feather Cave.
Before leaving, Gao Hao gave him careful instructions.
"Brother Chen is a cultivator from within the seas, and is unaware of the severity of the storm season on the Spirit Gauze Sea, so let me say a few more words."
Chen Shuangbai cupped his hands in greeting and replied, "Brother Gao, please speak freely."
Gao Hao nodded and said, "Throughout history, many talented individuals from across the country have encountered this storm for the first time, and many of them, despite their high aspirations and arrogance, have suffered losses because of it."
That's all for now.
"Been taught a lesson."
The sea was moonless, and the starlight was dim.
Chen Shuangbai left Jade Wave Immortal Market and headed back to Swan Immortal Market at a relatively fast pace.
A few days later.
Chen Shuangbai returned to Swan Immortal Market and found Bai Nianyuan.
Bai Nianyuan was quite surprised. He was about to say something when he seemed to realize something. He clasped his hands in a gesture of congratulations and said, "I never expected that Fellow Daoist Chen would make such great progress in his cultivation in just over a month?"
Chen Shuangbai raised an eyebrow slightly, thinking to herself that this White Feather Stork truly possessed keen insight.
"It was just a lucky, occasional windfall."
This was a humble remark, which Bai Nianyuan naturally understood.
After Bai Nianyuan up a bit, the two of them passed through the hidden formation again and returned to the isolated island hidden in the calm sea.
Chen Shuangbai could see it clearly this time: five array flags were arranged in five corners of the island, in harmony with the earth's energy, which was how the array was set up, shrouding the isolated island in the vast ocean.
After the human and demon landed, Chen Shuangbai suddenly asked, "The storm season is coming soon, Fellow Daoist Bai, what about this spirit array...?"
Bai Nianyuan responded with a smile.
"Rest assured, fellow Daoist, there is another layer of formation outside this one, sufficient to withstand the effects of the storm season. Furthermore, the island has long been stockpiled with numerous precious materials and spiritual resources, which you may freely gather. You will not be treated unfairly."
Chen Shuangbai thought to herself, "That makes sense."
Bai Nianyuan appears to hold a high position within White Feather Cave, so he must have taken every precaution in doing this.
There are still more than ten days until the storm season begins.
However, the once warm sea area is now showing signs of an approaching storm.
The two stood at the highest point on the island, gazing at the sky outside.
The once clear sky darkened at a visible speed, with thick, leaden-gray clouds rolling in from the distant horizon. The wind also began to pick up, carrying a chilling and violent feel, unlike its usual gentle warmth.
The vanguard of the storm season has arrived.
Bai Nianyuan raised his hand, and birdsong rang out from all over the island. Five array flags that had been hidden slowly appeared, emitting a bright light, and two layers of array light screens enveloped the entire island.
"This is just the beginning..."
Bai Nianyuan's expression also turned serious.
Although he was Demon Cultivator from the sea and had seen this scene countless times, he still dared not let his guard down, otherwise his life would be in danger.
His expression turned serious, and he said to Chen Shuangbai, "Fellow Daoist Chen, a storm is approaching. Although this isolated island is protected by an array, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth will be chaotic and the space unstable at that time, so you will not be able to go out."
Chen Shuangbai nodded.
Looking at the increasingly close leaden clouds on the horizon, feeling the restless Spiritual Qi in the air and the growing wind pressure, a thought struck him.
"Perhaps... I can also use this to comprehend my own wind magic."
With the protective array in place, the safety of the entire island is naturally not a problem.
Bai Nianyuan escorted Chen Shuangbai back to the chamber within the volcano, then tactfully took his leave.
Alchemist ' alchemy is a very rigorous process, and they are extremely sensitive to being disturbed.
Furthermore, outsiders watching might suspect that they were learning the technique.
Before leaving, Bai Nianyuan said, "Fellow Daoist, please focus on your refining. If you have any needs, just send someone to let us know. Everything is available on the island; I've already prepared everything."
Outside the chamber, two Demon Cultivator from the White Feather Cave were attending to him.
Chen Shuangbai nodded.
As the cave entrance slowly closed, Chen Shuangbai's mind stirred, and an array plate flew out of her Storage Bag —the [ Six Directions Primordial Light Formation ], which she hadn't used in a long time.
One should always be wary of others.
Chen Shuangbai still needed to be wary of Bai Nianyuan.
Pale golden array patterns appeared on the ground and cave walls, forming a stable light shield that enveloped the entire chamber, isolating it from prying eyes and interference from inside and outside.
Chen Shuangbai focused her attention on the Pill Furnace and materials in front of her.
The volcanic chamber that Bai Nianyuan prepared was spacious with a high dome and a natural volcanic vein in the center, drawing on the volcanic fire from the volcano below.